570.86 – Definitions.
570.86 Definitions.—As used in ss. 570.85-570.89, the term: (1) “Agritourism activity” means any agricultural related activity consistent with a bona fide farm, livestock operation, or ranch or in a working forest which allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy activities, including farming, ranching, historical, cultural, civic, ceremonial, training […]
570.87 – Agritourism participation impact on land classification.
570.87 Agritourism participation impact on land classification.— (1) In order to promote and perpetuate agriculture throughout this state, farm operations are encouraged to engage in agritourism. An agricultural classification pursuant to s. 193.461 may not be denied or revoked solely due to the conduct of agritourism activity on a bona fide farm or the construction, alteration, or […]
570.73 – Short title.
570.73 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Agricultural Economic Development Act.” History.—ss. 1, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 74, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. 570.241.
570.88 – Liability.
570.88 Liability.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), an agritourism operator, his or her employer or employee, or the owner of the underlying land on which the agritourism occurs is not liable for injury or death of, or damage or loss to, a participant resulting from the inherent risks of agritourism activities if the notice of […]
570.74 – Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.
570.74 Definitions relating to Agricultural Economic Development Act.—For purposes of this act, the term: (1) “Agriculturally depressed area” means a rural area that has declining profitability from agricultural enterprises and one or more of the following characteristics: (a) A stable or declining population. (b) A stable or declining real per capita income. (c) A traditional economy based on agriculture or […]
570.89 – Posting and notification.
570.89 Posting and notification.— (1)(a) Each agritourism operator shall post and maintain signs that contain the notice of inherent risk specified in subsection (2). A sign shall be placed in a clearly visible location at the entrance to the agritourism location and at the site of the agritourism activity. The notice of inherent risk must consist of […]
570.75 – Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.
570.75 Agricultural Economic Development Program; legislative intent.—There is created within the department the Agricultural Economic Development Program. The purpose of this program shall be to promote and coordinate efficient and beneficial agricultural economic development within agriculturally depressed areas of the state. History.—ss. 3, 10, ch. 91-268; s. 4, ch. 91-429; s. 76, ch. 2014-150. Note.—Former s. […]
570.76 – Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.
570.76 Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; powers and duties.—For the accomplishment of the purposes specified in this act, the department shall have all powers and duties necessary, including, but not limited to, the power and duty to: (1) Identify and coordinate with all state agencies that can assist in agricultural economic development. (2) Administer, with approval of […]
570.77 – Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.
570.77 Interaction with other economic development agencies and groups.—Because interagency and local community cooperation and sharing of available resources and expertise is crucial to the success of an agricultural economic development program, the department shall interact with federal and state agencies, commissions, boards, and advisory groups that have programs and interests in agricultural economic development. History.—ss. […]
570.78 – Agricultural economic development funding.
570.78 Agricultural economic development funding.—Funds appropriated for the purposes specified in this act shall be used for the following: (1) Employment of personnel and payment of associated overhead, equipment, and supply costs. (2) Stimulating and assisting agribusiness entrepreneurship and new product development. (3) Feasibility studies and consulting contracts for the development of agribusinesses and value-added processes. (4) Issuance to approved […]